Driving the Ring

Dinan S3 M3 · Wed, Oct-07-2009, 10:12:59 PM

I am planning on taking a trip in the Spring to the Ring. Does anyone know how to find out what days are available for driving to the general public? Also can you rent cars specific to the ring or would you simply use a normal rental car?

ThatOneGuy · Wed, Oct-07-2009, 11:38:27 PM

http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/

lagunasecablue · Thu, Oct-08-2009, 03:47:51 AM

Most rental companies specifically exclude the 'Ring and will ban you from life if they catch you (and many have photographers there to make sure their cars aren't being used there).

Rent-racecar.de and services like it are your best bet.

Dinan S3 M3 · Thu, Oct-08-2009, 04:13:51 AM

Thanks for the help they even have a 997 GT3

Does anyone know were I can find a schedule of when the track would be open to the public?

maca · Sat, Oct-10-2009, 01:52:11 AM

i couldnt find the schedule either, so i called. it ended up being open on monday night...

there is no language in the rental contract specific to driving on the ring.

have fun...i had a blast!

StewieGriffin · Sun, Nov-01-2009, 03:33:49 AM

Scheduling can always be found here:

http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/feel/g...dschleife.html

Touristenfahrten = Tourist Driving

If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to ask, I lived 15 minutes south of the Ring for 3 years. You're going to love it.

Craig! · Sun, Nov-01-2009, 01:20:24 PM

The 2010 dates wont be listed yet, and they will change throughout the year... best just checking the main www.nuerburgring.de website for the calender.

As for a normal rental car, theres gorror stories about excessive charges if found to have been used on the 'Ring. I'd speak to Dale @ RSR Rentals and get yourself booked for a bit of tuition and rental of either a Clio 197 or a Megane R26.R.

The 'Ring can bite, and bite hard... I found that out this year, it doesnt have to be anything to do with you, spilt fluids and track debris can lead to (and in my case, did lead to) a nasty accident with huge losses at the end of it. So, make sure you have the best insurance you can find.

Other than that, its a magical place, I love it and visit three or four times a year. It's worth noting that SPA is only a 70 mile drive away so also worth a visit.

spumoniM3 · Tue, Nov-03-2009, 05:45:41 PM

Didn't know SPA was that close! I really hope I can visit sometime in the coming year.

Craig! · Wed, Nov-04-2009, 04:14:21 PM

Yeh, I never realised it was that close till the other month when we did 3 days at the ring and one at Spa.

Wed, Oct-07-2009, 10:12:59 PM	#1
Dinan S3 M3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 234 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Driving the Ring I am planning on taking a trip in the Spring to the Ring. Does anyone know how to find out what days are available for driving to the general public? Also can you rent cars specific to the ring or would you simply use a normal rental car? __________________ 2006 Dinan S3 M3 Alpine White-Imola 6 Speed Dinan Supercharger\Dinan Throttle Bodies\Dinan 3.91 Diff\Dinan Exhaust\Dinan Stg5 ECU\Dinan JRZ Suspension\Dinan F&R Strut Braces\Dinan Camber Plates\27mm Adjustable Front Swaybar\Dinan-Brembo F380mm-R345mm BBK\Street-Dinan 19' Forged Wheels-Michelin PSS F-275/30/19 R-275/30/19

Wed, Oct-07-2009, 11:38:27 PM	#2
ThatOneGuy In the left lane, flashing to pass. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,473 Reputation: 0 Location: SF, CA	http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/ __________________ The Blog

Thu, Oct-08-2009, 03:47:51 AM	#3
lagunasecablue The SMMMURF Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 2,130 Reputation: 0 Location: Pleasanton, CA	Most rental companies specifically exclude the 'Ring and will ban you from life if they catch you (and many have photographers there to make sure their cars aren't being used there). Rent-racecar.de and services like it are your best bet. __________________ 2009 M3 Sedan Alpine White/Black 6MT - no moonroof, stock 2004 M3 Coupe Laguna Seca Blue/Black 6MT - no moonroof, RAC RG63, Dinan/Koni 2004 S2000 Sebring Silver/Black 6MT - OEM hardtop, stock 1995 Miata - SCCA Spec Miata SFR '08 Champion Maintained and modded by Performance Technic

Thu, Oct-08-2009, 04:13:51 AM	#4
Dinan S3 M3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 234 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Thanks for the help they even have a 997 GT3 Does anyone know were I can find a schedule of when the track would be open to the public? __________________ 2006 Dinan S3 M3 Alpine White-Imola 6 Speed Dinan Supercharger\Dinan Throttle Bodies\Dinan 3.91 Diff\Dinan Exhaust\Dinan Stg5 ECU\Dinan JRZ Suspension\Dinan F&R Strut Braces\Dinan Camber Plates\27mm Adjustable Front Swaybar\Dinan-Brembo F380mm-R345mm BBK\Street-Dinan 19' Forged Wheels-Michelin PSS F-275/30/19 R-275/30/19

Sat, Oct-10-2009, 01:52:11 AM	#5
maca Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 503 In the garage: '87 BMW 325 '06 LAND ROVER LR3 '04 PORSCHE GT3 Reputation: 0 Location: Boston	i couldnt find the schedule either, so i called. it ended up being open on monday night... there is no language in the rental contract specific to driving on the ring. have fun...i had a blast! __________________ > Porsche GT3 \| arctic silver > Land Rover LR3 \| black > BMW 325is e30 \| red > SOLD 2006 M3 \| interlagos blue ZCP; CCW C14; AST 5200; TC KLEIN lower control arms; HYPERCO springs; GC rtabs + fcabs; TMS sway bars + links; MASON ENGINEERING front + rear braces + 6mt clutch pedal; AUTOSOLUTIONS ssk; PFC pads; CASTROL SRF brake fluid; BMW GROUP N engine mounts; BIMMERWORLD tranny mounts; etc.

Sun, Nov-01-2009, 03:33:49 AM	#6
StewieGriffin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 301 Reputation: 0 Location: Tulsa, OK	Scheduling can always be found here: http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/feel/g...dschleife.html Touristenfahrten = Tourist Driving If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to ask, I lived 15 minutes south of the Ring for 3 years. You're going to love it. __________________ 2006 BMW M3

Sun, Nov-01-2009, 01:20:24 PM	#7
Craig! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 277 Reputation: 0 Location: Guisborough	The 2010 dates wont be listed yet, and they will change throughout the year... best just checking the main www.nuerburgring.de website for the calender. As for a normal rental car, theres gorror stories about excessive charges if found to have been used on the 'Ring. I'd speak to Dale @ RSR Rentals and get yourself booked for a bit of tuition and rental of either a Clio 197 or a Megane R26.R. The 'Ring can bite, and bite hard... I found that out this year, it doesnt have to be anything to do with you, spilt fluids and track debris can lead to (and in my case, did lead to) a nasty accident with huge losses at the end of it. So, make sure you have the best insurance you can find. Other than that, its a magical place, I love it and visit three or four times a year. It's worth noting that SPA is only a 70 mile drive away so also worth a visit. __________________ VAG Cars - www.vagcars.co.uk - North East VAG Owners Club

Tue, Nov-03-2009, 05:45:41 PM	#8
spumoniM3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 188 Reputation: 0	Didn't know SPA was that close! I really hope I can visit sometime in the coming year. __________________ 2003 e46 6spd M3 2008 e92 6spd 328xi 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX (sold) 1991 5spd Civic DX

Wed, Nov-04-2009, 04:14:21 PM	#9
Craig! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 277 Reputation: 0 Location: Guisborough	Yeh, I never realised it was that close till the other month when we did 3 days at the ring and one at Spa. __________________ VAG Cars - www.vagcars.co.uk - North East VAG Owners Club

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